Pigeons Crackling

I have noticed on occasion that sometimes if a pigeon is stressed, when you pick them up, they sort of 'Crackle'.

This sound seems to come from somewhere in their chest cavity. 

Does anyone know what makes the sound and why do the birds do it?

I look forward to reading your replies.

Phil (blueskylofts)

Apparently it's respiratory problems but I am not 100 % sure about this .someone with a bit more knowledge might be to help..I gave had a few like this over the years and I was told this

deffinatly resprotary problem gambazine is whats required, and better ventilation or less birds they aint got enough air

yes I would say resp problem ...I use belga thai and ornisol for it as the two will cover upper and lower resp ...if you put the birds head near your ear whilst handling and listen for a short while to the breathing then gently squeeze the birds body the noise will be a definite crackle and the glottis will be doing overtime working harder than usual...could also see mucous in the throat and reddening of that area as oppose to a nice pink colour

oldstrain wrote:

yes I would say resp problem ...I use belga thai and ornisol for it as the two will cover upper and lower resp ...if you put the birds head near your ear whilst handling and listen for a short while to the breathing then gently squeeze the birds body the noise will be a definite crackle and the glottis will be doing overtime working harder than usual...could also see mucous in the throat and reddening of that area as oppose to a nice pink colour

I would have to agree Daz

edgie wrote:

deffinatly resprotary problem gambazine is whats required, and better ventilation or less birds they aint got enough air

Mr Google     is having trouble with Gambazine, Steve     . More information required etc to solve the mystery    .

Knackered wrote:

edgie wrote:

deffinatly resprotary problem gambazine is whats required, and better ventilation or less birds they aint got enough air

Mr Google     is having trouble with Gambazine, Steve     . More information required etc to solve the mystery    .

Follow this link buddy.

http://pigeons.mercasystems.com/index.php/rohnfried-pigeons-products-gambazin25gr.html

Phil

blueskylofts wrote:

Knackered wrote:

edgie wrote:

deffinatly resprotary problem gambazine is whats required, and better ventilation or less birds they aint got enough air

Mr Google     is having trouble with Gambazine, Steve     . More information required etc to solve the mystery    .

Follow this link buddy.

http://pigeons.mercasystems.com/index.php/rohnfried-pigeons-products-gambazin25gr.html

Phil

Gotcha I always knew you were more than just a pretty face here Phil .

blueskylofts wrote:

Knackered wrote:

blueskylofts wrote:

Knackered wrote:

edgie wrote:

deffinatly resprotary problem gambazine is whats required, and better ventilation or less birds they aint got enough air

Mr Google     is having trouble with Gambazine, Steve     . More information required etc to solve the mystery    .

Follow this link buddy.

http://pigeons.mercasystems.com/index.php/rohnfried-pigeons-products-gambazin25gr.html

Phil

Gotcha I always knew you were more than just a pretty face here Phil .


My word that took you some time.  Most people know I am more than a pretty face within 3 seconds of meeting me lol
Phil

Must make allowances at times Phil after all I'm an Aussie & some of us tend to be on the slow side etc, unfortunately.
*****

decided to let both lofts of young birds out together from now on, 48 in total ,  they may as well get use to one another now, they can make the most of the sunshine and have a bit more freedom , I shall start to train them in 2 weeks about 4 tosses at 15 miles should do the trick, before winter comes and they are two far gone in the big moult , then after that I shall select what is required , for next season ?

pigeon pie on the menu then edgie...?

I got told it takes at least 4 to make a decent pie...

no no no david I don't eat them I race them they are two valuable to put in the pot, and each and every one gets its chance to race .

I should finish up with 36 pairs and a few spairs to race this next season

plus 10 pairs of stock as I do not breed from my race team .

edgie wrote:

no no no david I don't eat them I race them they are two valuable to put in the pot, and each and every one gets its chance to race .

that's what I like to hear edgie, all getting a fair chance.......

so you didn't have your ybs on dark this season edgie...?

will you be going onto dark next season or staying natural...?

David wrote:

so you didn't have your ybs on dark this season edgie...?

will you be going onto dark next season or staying natural...?

first 2 rounds went on dark , this is the 3rd round , as for next year I may not bother as I don't like raceing young brds

ah right, hopefully I will have this loft up ready for the 2017 ybs....and I`ll put them on the dark.

I tried a dark system a couple of years ago which I preferred, although I cant remember what the bloke was called who`s system it was........it was the one where I closed them down around 4.00 pm then uncovered them once it got dark later in the evening, therefor giving them a natural day break the next morning.

I preferred this method rather than the usual close at 6.00 pm then un cover at 9.00 am the next morning.

you not sending to mnfc/chale this weekend edgie....?

No david not for me don't trust them with my y.birds.

if the weathers like we have been having it will be the usual hold over I suspect.......I think I would be in two minds on sending if I was a member.